Early Years Sustainability Training
This course provides early years practitioners with the knowledge and practical tools to embed sustainability into daily practice. Participants will explore how to create eco-friendly environments, engage children in environmental responsibility, and meet sustainability goals within their setting.
Description
Our Sustainability Leader Training is designed to empower early years staff to lead change, embed eco-friendly practices into daily routines, and bring sustainability to life through play and learning.
Learning Objectives
· By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
· Understand the key principles of sustainability in early years education.
· Create a sustainability action plan tailored to their setting.
· Identify ways to reduce waste, energy, and resource use.
· Embed eco-friendly activities into the curriculum and routines.
· Involve children, families, and staff in sustainable practices.
· Meet relevant early years frameworks and inspection criteria.
🛠️ Course Content
· Introduction to Sustainability in Early Years
· Why sustainability matters
· Linking to EYFS and statutory guidance
· Creating an Eco-Friendly Setting
· Waste reduction, recycling, and reusing materials
· Energy efficiency and sustainable sourcing
· Curriculum and Activities
· Nature-based learning
· Teaching children about climate, care, and responsibility
· Engaging Parents and Community
· Communication strategies
· Partnerships for sustainable projects
· Action Planning & Implementation
· Writing and reviewing a sustainability policy
· Setting measurable goals